Castle Farm Campsite
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- Wild camping on the banks of the River Nene near Fotheringhay Castle
- A 10-minute drive to historic Oundle; 25 minutes to Burghley House
- Back-to-basics grass pitches five minutes’ walk from a traditional pub
Site type
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly recommended, peaceful riverside campsite with stunning views, ideal for a back-to-basics, wild camping experience. Guests praise the immaculate portaloos, spacious pitches, and the friendly, helpful hosts, particularly Kaz. Direct river access for watersports and nearby walking trails are highlights. While facilities are basic, they are well-maintained. Some minor issues mentioned include a lack of showers and occasional issues with dog waste bins and booking clarity late in the season.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Great campsite. Very clean portaloos. Wonderful host at reception.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Peace and quiet
Disliked Nothing
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Don’t trust your sat nav. Look…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Don’t trust your sat nav. Look out for sign on corner ‘Camping” in the village! Felt welcomed and informed on arrival by Kaz . Plenty of space and choice of pitch with only rule (sensible) being 10 metres apart ! Tranquil location next to river. Dog friendly.
Disliked Tiny toilets not great for tall people to squat but very well stocked including hand sanitizer and air freshner.
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We had a fantastic stay at…
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Liked We had a fantastic stay at this campsite. The location is hard to beat, set in the beautiful village of Fotheringhay with stunning views across the surrounding fields. It was peaceful, scenic and the perfect place to unwind.
The toilets were kept absolutely immaculate throughout our stay. Another real highlight was the campsite's location right next to the river, which was perfect for swimming or paddleboarding.
Overall, it's a beautiful, well-maintained campsite in an idyllic setting, and we'll definitely stay here again.
Disliked The only downside to our stay was the campsite's no-visitors policy. We hadn't realised this when booking through Pitchup, as it wasn't mentioned there, and we'd arranged for a few friends to join us for a barbecue to celebrate my wife's birthday.
To be fair to the campsite, once we explained the situation they were very understanding and accommodating, which we really appreciated. My only suggestion would be to make the visitor policy more prominent on the booking page to help avoid similar misunderstandings for future guests. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend the campsite.
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Beautiful views of the countryside and…
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Liked Beautiful views of the countryside and the river.River access on the grounds.
Quite and very well maintained site, the toilets where kept in very good order with a reasonable amount of them dotted round.
Lovely lady on reception, very helpful and friendly.
Disliked Only one thing I didn’t like was no showers on site.
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Very good spot
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really good campsite good spot
Disliked Be careful when swiming try not to swallow any water ( got quite ill a day later)
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From the manager: Thanks and sorry to hear re swimming. Hope you recovered quickly!
Brilliant
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Liked Location, chilled vibe kaz is awesome
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks Danny!
Nice quiet site, you can pitch…
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Liked Nice quiet site, you can pitch up wherever there is space, and there lots of walking trails around the area.
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Spacious pitches, friendly host, walking trails…
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Liked Spacious pitches, friendly host, walking trails right out the entrance of the site. Clean well stocked loos and right by the river, lovely!
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all as described, we had a…
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Liked all as described, we had a good stay
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Castle farm is perfect for a…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Castle farm is perfect for a wild camping style night under canvas - we loved being by the river and Kaz on site is so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend if you want to get away in nature!
Facilities are basic but very clean and are all that is needed for a night or two.
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Features
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Castle Farm Campsite
Fotheringhay
Northamptonshire
England
PE8 5HZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.52436°N
0.44443°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Burghley House 8.2 mi
Peterborough Cathedral 9.2 mi
Rockingham Castle 11.7 mi
Barnsdale Gardens 14.1 mi
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 18.5 mi
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 6.6 mi
Houghton Mill 19 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 21.1 mi
Peckover House and Garden 26.9 mi
Grantham House 28.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fotheringhay - Elton - Nassington - Fotheringhay 0.3 mi
ELTON HALL 1.9 mi
APETHORPE HALL 2.5 mi
Wansford 3.9 mi
King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 4.1 mi
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)
Stamford, Lincolnshire 8.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Castle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Castle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Farm Campsite? If you fancy having an easy day and staying close to the campsite, have a poke around the ruined castle in Fotheringhay (five minutes’ walk). It has played an important part in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Farm Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.